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The Journey of Contrasts — 13 Days from Casablanca to MarrakechPrivate

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The Journey of Contrasts — 13 Days from Casablanca to Marrakech

Thirteen days across the whole of Morocco: the Atlantic at Casablanca, the blue lanes of Chefchaouen, the medina of Fes, a night in the Erg Chebbi dunes, two in the M'Goun valley, and Marrakech to finish.

Length
13 days
Starts from
Casablanca
Price
Price on request
Marrakech to Merzouga, 3 Days in the SaharaPrivate

Marrakech to Merzouga, 3 Days in the Sahara

A private loop from Marrakech to the Erg Chebbi dunes: two gorges on the way out, a camel ride at sunset, a night at camp and a quieter road home.

Length
3 days
Starts from
Marrakech
From
€230/ person for 6+
Agafay Desert at Sunset, with DinnerPrivate

Agafay Desert at Sunset, with Dinner

An evening in the stony desert outside Marrakech: an hour on a quad, a camel ride at sunset and dinner at a desert camp.

Length
1 day (afternoon–evening)
Starts from
Marrakech
From
€56/ person for 6+
The Marrakech Medina with a Local GuidePrivate

The Marrakech Medina with a Local Guide

Four hours on foot through the old city with your own guide: the Mellah, Ben Youssef Madrasa, the craft souks, the tanneries and Djemaa El-Fna.

Length
Half day (4 hours)
Starts from
Marrakech
From
€31/ person for 6+
Marrakech to Fes in 3 DaysPrivate

Marrakech to Fes in 3 Days

One way from Marrakech to Fes over the High Atlas and the Middle Atlas, with Aït Ben Haddou, Ifrane, the Azrou cedars and a full day in the Fes medina.

Length
3 days
Starts from
Marrakech
From
€299/ person for 14+
Taroudant from Agadir, a Day TripPrivate

Taroudant from Agadir, a Day Trip

A day in the walled market town of Taroudant, an hour inland from Agadir: the ramparts, the souks and the tanneries, at an unhurried pace.

Length
1 day
Starts from
Agadir
From
€66/ person for 6+
Agadir to Erg Chegaga, 2 Days in the DesertPrivate

Agadir to Erg Chegaga, 2 Days in the Desert

From the coast to the dunes of Erg Chegaga by the southern road through Tata and Foum Zguid, with a camel ride at sunset and another at dawn.

Length
2 days
Starts from
Agadir
From
€320/ person for 5+
Marrakech to Chefchaouen in 4 DaysPrivate

Marrakech to Chefchaouen in 4 Days

One way north from Marrakech to the blue town of Chefchaouen, with a full day in the Fes medina and the Roman ruins of Volubilis on the way.

Length
4 days
Starts from
Marrakech
From
€350/ person for 6+
Marrakech to Zagora, 2 Days in the DesertPrivate

Marrakech to Zagora, 2 Days in the Desert

The shortest way to a night in the desert from Marrakech: over the Atlas, past Aït Ben Haddou and down the palm groves of the Draa Valley to a camp near Zagora.

Length
2 days
Starts from
Marrakech
From
€98/ person for 14+
Erg Chegaga from Marrakech, 3 DaysPrivate

Erg Chegaga from Marrakech, 3 Days

Down the Draa Valley to M'Hamid, where the tarmac stops, then by 4x4 across open desert to a camp among the dunes of Erg Chegaga.

Length
3 days
Starts from
Marrakech
From
€281/ person for 5+
Agadir to Merzouga, 3 Days in the SaharaPrivate

Agadir to Merzouga, 3 Days in the Sahara

From the Atlantic to the Erg Chebbi dunes by Taroudant, Taliouine, Aït Ben Haddou and the Todra Gorge, with a sunset camel ride and a night at camp.

Length
3 days
Starts from
Agadir
From
€170/ person for 6+
Agadir to Zagora, 2 Days in the DesertPrivate

Agadir to Zagora, 2 Days in the Desert

From the coast to a desert camp near Zagora by Taroudant and the carpet town of Taznakht, then home along the palm groves of the Draa Valley.

Length
2 days
Starts from
Agadir
From
€195/ person for 5+
Agadir to Erg Chegaga, 3 DaysPrivate

Agadir to Erg Chegaga, 3 Days

South from Agadir through the Anti-Atlas and Tata to the edge of the desert, then by 4x4 to a camp in the dunes of Erg Chegaga.

Length
3 days
Starts from
Agadir
From
€281/ person for 5+
Agadir to Erg Chebbi, 4 DaysPrivate

Agadir to Erg Chebbi, 4 Days

A four-day loop from the Atlantic to the Erg Chebbi dunes and back, by Taroudant, Taliouine, Aït Ben Haddou, the Todra Gorge and the old caravan road.

Length
4 days
Starts from
Agadir
From
€242/ person for 6+
Agadir to Fes in 4 DaysPrivate

Agadir to Fes in 4 Days

One way from the Atlantic to Fes, by Marrakech, the Tizi n'Tichka, Aït Ben Haddou, the Middle Atlas cedars and a guided day in the old medina.

Length
4 days
Starts from
Agadir
From
€272/ person for 14+
Agadir to Chefchaouen in 5 DaysPrivate

Agadir to Chefchaouen in 5 Days

One way north from the Atlantic to the blue town of Chefchaouen, by Marrakech, Fes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and Meknes.

Length
5 days
Starts from
Agadir
From
€228/ person for 6+
The Four Imperial Cities from Agadir, 6 DaysPrivate

The Four Imperial Cities from Agadir, 6 Days

Marrakech, Meknes, Fes and Rabat in six days from Agadir, with the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the sea front at Casablanca on the way back.

Length
6 days
Starts from
Agadir
From
€303/ person for 6+
Marrakech Food Markets and a Tagine ClassPrivate

Marrakech Food Markets and a Tagine Class

Four hours in the medina's food souks with a local guide, tasting as you go and shopping for the tagine you then cook with a family.

Length
Half day (4 hours)
Starts from
Marrakech
From
€100/ person
Merzouga under the Stars, 2 Days from MarrakechPrivate

Merzouga under the Stars, 2 Days from Marrakech

A sunset camel ride into Erg Chebbi, then a night at camp where, on a clear moonless night, the Milky Way is plain to the naked eye.

Length
2 days
Starts from
Marrakech
From
€121/ person for 6+
The Sahara with Children, 4 Days from MarrakechPrivate

The Sahara with Children, 4 Days from Marrakech

The Marrakech to Erg Chebbi loop paced for families: shorter driving days, hotels with a pool, a family camp in the dunes and camel rides at both ends of the day.

Length
4 days
Starts from
Marrakech
From
€229/ person for 14+
Walking to Erg Chegaga with a Camel Caravan, 8 DaysPrivate

Walking to Erg Chegaga with a Camel Caravan, 8 Days

Six days on foot beside a camel caravan, from the palms of the Draa Valley through the dunes of Erg Chegaga to M'hamid, sleeping in a different camp each night.

Length
8 days
Starts from
Marrakech
From
€765/ person for 5+
Casablanca to Marrakech by Fes and the Sahara, 5 DaysPrivate

Casablanca to Marrakech by Fes and the Sahara, 5 Days

Across Morocco from north to south in five days: Rabat, Volubilis, Meknes, two nights in Fes, the Erg Chebbi dunes and the gorges home to Marrakech.

Length
5 days
Starts from
Casablanca
From
€470/ person for 6+
The Grand South by 4x4 — 7 Days from MarrakechPrivate

The Grand South by 4x4 — 7 Days from Marrakech

Arrive in Marrakech and spend five days in the south by 4x4: the gorges, a full day around Erg Chebbi, a night among the dunes and the hidden oasis of Fint.

Length
7 days
Starts from
Marrakech
Price
Price on request
Marrakech to Fes through the Sahara — 4 DaysPrivate

Marrakech to Fes through the Sahara — 4 Days

The crossing from Marrakech to Fes at an easier pace: a night in Ouarzazate, a night by the Todra river, a night in the dunes, then north to Fes.

Length
4 days
Starts from
Marrakech
Price
Price on request
The Best of Morocco — 10 Days from CasablancaPrivate

The Best of Morocco — 10 Days from Casablanca

Chefchaouen, Fes, two nights at Merzouga, the gorges, Marrakech and Essaouira: the whole of Morocco in ten days, from Casablanca airport and back.

Length
10 days
Starts from
Casablanca
Price
Price on request
Rabat to the Heart of Morocco — 9 DaysPrivate

Rabat to the Heart of Morocco — 9 Days

A loop from Rabat airport: Casablanca and Marrakech, the High Atlas and the gorges, a night in the Erg Chebbi dunes, Fes, Meknes and Volubilis.

Length
9 days
Starts from
Rabat
Price
Price on request
Sea and Sahara — 11 Days from RabatPrivate

Sea and Sahara — 11 Days from Rabat

The Atlantic first, by El Jadida to Essaouira, then Marrakech, the High Atlas, two nights at Merzouga, Fes and Meknes, back to Rabat.

Length
11 days
Starts from
Rabat
Price
Price on request
Tangier, the Sahara and the Atlantic — 14 DaysPrivate

Tangier, the Sahara and the Atlantic — 14 Days

Two weeks from Tangier round the whole country: Chefchaouen and Fes, two nights at Merzouga, Marrakech, Essaouira, and the Atlantic coast home.

Length
14 days
Starts from
Tangier
Price
Price on request
Around Morocco — 16 Days from CasablancaPrivate

Around Morocco — 16 Days from Casablanca

The full circle: imperial cities, the Erg Chebbi dunes, Taroudant and the painted rocks of Tafraoute in the Anti-Atlas, then Agadir, Essaouira and Marrakech.

Length
16 days
Starts from
Casablanca
Price
Price on request
The Charming North — 8 Days from CasablancaPrivate

The Charming North — 8 Days from Casablanca

Rabat, the lagoon at Moulay Bousselham, Asilah, two nights in Chefchaouen, Volubilis, two nights in Fes and Meknes: northern Morocco in a week.

Length
8 days
Starts from
Casablanca
Price
Price on request
Tangier, the Rif and the Mediterranean — 8 DaysPrivate

Tangier, the Rif and the Mediterranean — 8 Days

A week in the far north from Tangier: Tetouan, two nights on the Mediterranean at Al Hoceima, two in Chefchaouen, then Larache and Asilah on the Atlantic.

Length
8 days
Starts from
Tangier
Price
Price on request
Rabat and the North — 9 DaysPrivate

Rabat and the North — 9 Days

From Rabat airport: two nights in Asilah by the sea, two in Chefchaouen, two in Fes, and Meknes on the way back to Rabat.

Length
9 days
Starts from
Rabat
Price
Price on request
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